Other near universal welfare issues among small pets — which apply to our cats and dogs, too — include monotonous and unnatural diets, boredom, and lack of enrichment. Pierce said that handling can ...

Genetic research could speed the restoration of the American chestnut tree. Plus, "rewilding" small spaces with fast-growing miniforests.

The new generation of “miniforests” pop up everywhere from schoolyards to urban parks to parking lots. Typically ranging from 1,000 to 10,000 square feet (smaller than Miyawaki’s originals), they’ve ...